CAS 17279-30-0: (-)-1-Phenylethylamine hydrochloride

Description: (-)-1-Phenylethylamine hydrochloride is a chiral amine characterized by its phenethylamine structure, where a phenyl group is attached to a two-carbon ethylamine chain. This compound is typically encountered as a hydrochloride salt, which enhances its solubility in water and makes it easier to handle in various applications. It is known for its role as a building block in organic synthesis and is often utilized in the pharmaceutical industry for the development of various drugs. The compound exhibits basic properties due to the presence of the amine functional group, allowing it to form salts with acids. Its chiral nature means it can exist in two enantiomeric forms, with the (-)-enantiomer being biologically active and relevant in medicinal chemistry. (-)-1-Phenylethylamine hydrochloride may also exhibit stimulant effects and has been studied for its potential applications in treating certain neurological conditions. Safety data indicates that, like many amines, it should be handled with care due to potential irritant properties.

Formula: C₈H₁₁N·ClH

InChI: InChI=1S/C8H11N.ClH/c1-7(9)8-5-3-2-4-6-8;/h2-7H,9H2,1H3;1H/t7-;/m0./s1

InChI key: InChIKey=YEHGSOZIZRABBU-FJXQXJEOSA-N

SMILES: Cl.NC(C=1C=CC=CC1)C

Synonyms:

• Benzylamine, α-methyl-, hydrochloride, (S)-(-)-
• Benzenemethanamine, α-methyl-, hydrochloride, (αS)-
• Benzenemethanamine, α-methyl-, hydrochloride, (S)-
• Benzenemethanamine, α-methyl-, hydrochloride (1:1), (αS)-
• (-)-1-Phenylethylamine hydrochloride

Bestatin Impurity 4 HCl

CAS: 17279-30-0

• Formula: C₈H₁₁N·HCl
• Molecular weight: 121.18 36.46